Travel company offering Slum Walking Tour in Delhi for Rs 1,200. Netizens furious

A travel company's slum walking tour has created a huge controversy in India.

Tripadvisor has started a "New Delhi Slum Walking Tour" that aims to show the lives of the poor. Those who are interested have to shell out Rs 1,200.

"Our most friendly and popular tour takes you to one of the largest slums in Asia where you see another hope and light in this beautiful world. Walk with us and get to know about the life, everyday ongoing activities, small businesses, market inside the slum, trains passing every ten minutes, chapati factory and much more in his unique way to explore," the Tripadvisor page for the tour read.


"Venture off the tourist trail on this unique 3-hour walking tour of the Sanjay Colony and get a first-hand glimpse of life in a Delhi slum. Learn about the struggles of some of Delhi’s poorest inhabitants, and discover the rich culture and sense of community that has emerged among residents. This small-group tour has a maximum of six people, ensuring a respectful and non-intrusive visit," it further added.

As per the page, the itinerary of the New Delhi Slum Walking Tour includes:

• Visiting small-scale industries and small residences.
• Walkthrough the chicken market which is majorly source of income.
• Visiting chapati factory where every day more than 8000 chapatis are delivered in the city.
• Taste a cup of tea and share your thoughts with us.

The tour package was first shared by a journalist earlier this month, then it was priced Rs 1,800.

Some have slammed the tour as Poverty Tourism while some others termed it as Poverty Porn.

Incidentally, there's a Dharavi Slum Tour as well on Viator for Rs 653. Tripadvisor also offers Dharavi tour.

Here's the link of the Delhi Slum Walking tour offered by the Tripadvisor:
https://www.tripadvisortour.com/trip/delhi-slum-tour/